The council shall have all legislative powers of the city and all other powers of a home rule city not specifically limited by the Constitution of the State of Colorado and not specifically limited or conferred upon others by this Charter. It shall have the power to enact and provide for the enforcement of all ordinances necessary to protect life, health and property; to declare, prevent and summarily abate and remove nuisances; to preserve and enforce good government, general welfare, order and security of the city and the inhabitants thereof; to enact by ordinance provisions for fines and/or imprisonment, or other punishment, for each and every violation of ordinances or regulations duly passed by council; to provide for the granting of probation and the conditional suspension of sentences by the municipal court; and to delegate to boards and commissions, within limitations of the Constitution and this Charter, such functions, powers and authority of the city as it deems proper and advisable.

The council, or a committee thereof duly authorized by it, shall have power to investigate the official acts and conduct of any officer of the city, and may compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and documents. (Ord. No. 81-111, § 1, 11-3-1981; Ord. No. 87-202, § 14, 11-3-1987)